Santiago: Quick Facts

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Skyline of Santiago

Map of South America highlighting Chile in tan, showing its long, narrow shape along the continent's southwestern edge between the Pacific Ocean and Argentina, with neighboring countries Peru and Bolivia to the north. The capital city, Santiago, is marked.

Map of Santiago de Chile, circa 1760

La Moneda Palace, also called “the Mint”

Gran Torre Costanera in Santiago

University of Chile in Santiago

Barrio Bellavista in Santiago

Cable cars at San Cristóbal Hill in Santiago

Santiago, Chile, sits west of the Andes Mountains.

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